Meninos

In Elephant Park, South London, Meninos brings together the bold flavours of Portugal and Brazil in a lively, welcoming setting where charcoal grills, slow-cooked dishes and coastal influences shape the menu. The kitchen focuses on generous plates and comforting classics, celebrating the warmth and vibrancy of Lusophone cooking through quality ingredients and big, confident flavour.

The meal often begins with smaller dishes designed for sharing, from crisp chicharron de pollo to picana con yuca, where tender slices of beef meet earthy cassava. Each plate balances smoky depth with fresh, vibrant notes, setting the tone for the feast to follow.

Grilled meats take centre stage. The t-bone imperial arrives alongside chips and vegetables, cooked for those with a serious appetite, while the picana suprema pairs beautifully with rice, salad and vinaigrette for a lighter contrast. Seafood is equally well represented, with robalo al grill offering delicate charred flavour and the calderada de mariscos delivering a rich, comforting seafood stew designed for two to share.

Desserts stay true to tradition with silky pudim and rich brigadeiro bringing the meal to a close on a sweet note. Relaxed, flavour-packed and built around sharing good food with good company, Meninos captures the spirit of long lunches and lively dinners in South London.